Nakata, 28, has arrived at the Reebok Stadium on a 12-month deal from Fiorentina with hopes of building on the Trotters' successful previous season.

Although Nakata admits he knows little about Barclays Premiership football, his seven-years in Italian football gives Allardyce extra quality.

The Bolton boss said: "I think as always the first thing you look for in a player is quality. We want to get more experience and he has that in abundance.

"His experience for Japan and his European experience over the last few years is something we would like to see him put into our team.

"We're going to give him the opportunity to do that. A lot of players come to the Premiership and find it difficult, we feel we give a player from abroad the best chance to settle and enjoy training, and winning together."

Nakata, who has more than 60 caps for Japan, has had spells with Roma and Parma in Serie A and has played in England in the UEFA Cup.

He now is looking forward to adapting to a new style of football.

Nakata said: "I have wanted to play in the Premiership for a couple of years, I now have the chance to play in England in the UEFA Cup.

"I like the atmosphere of the people, the stadiums and the fans. Unfortunately I did not see much English football in Italy, after seven years in Italy it's nice to play in England, especially Bolton.

"Bolton have been doing very well in the last couple of years. Playing in the UEFA Cup is very important for the club and for me as well. So I'm very happy to become a member of Bolton and look forward to playing as soon as possible.

"I know it's one of the best leagues in the world and a very tough league but I think I am ready to play in England, seven-years in Italy is very tough also."